Midland

Midland Center for the Arts, Live Oak announce new café collaboration

Midland Center for the Arts and Live Oak are partnering to open Center Live Oak, a café offering coffee, tea and pastries in a welcoming space designed to bring creativity and community together. The café is set to open Nov. 14.

A new leash on law enforcement: K-9 Mando joins Midland County

Deputy Zack Ferrier and K9 Mando are reunited and ready to serve Midland County. With specialized training, a playful personality and a strong bond, this four-legged deputy is bringing a little something extra to public safet

Midland is home to great fishing and other water recreation.
City of Midland Retains Class 5 Community Rating System from FEMA

Midland’s continued flood mitigation efforts have secured the highest FEMA Community Rating System designation in Michigan, preserving a 25 percent flood insurance discount for most policyholders.

Beyond the uniform: How Midland Youth connect with First Responders

Midland’s schools and community events are creating opportunities for young people to build trust and familiarity with first responders long before an emergency brings them together.

Kelly PeLong is the executive director of the Disability Network Mid-Michigan
Disability Network Mid-Michigan opposes DOJ memo on Independent Living

Disability Network Mid-Michigan is pushing back against a federal policy shift it says could threaten access to home- and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities.

Dream Dress Express returns with free formalwear for homecoming season

Greater Midland North Family Center will host its annual Dream Dress Express Aug. 27-29, offering more than 3,000 free dresses, shoes and accessories to community members preparing for homecoming and other formal events. Appointments are required, but there are no income or residency requirements.

Dow Gardens showcases roses, dinosaurs and full slate of summer events

Dow Gardens is in full bloom this summer with more than 350 varieties of roses, the return of Dinosaurs Around the World and a packed calendar of events, including concerts, family programs, guided tours and evening experiences through August

Midland Community Gardens provide for those facing food insecurity

Midland's community gardens are helping fight food insecurity by growing and donating fresh produce to local food pantries. Powered by volunteers, the gardens provide thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables to families in need each year.

Midland Area Farmers Market celebrates 80 years on July 11

Many celebrations are planned to celebrate the Midland Area Farmers Market's 80th anniversary.

Great Lakes Bay communities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations

From Bay City's Fireworks Festival to Midland's America 250 celebration, communities across the Great Lakes Bay region are hosting a variety of Independence Day events this holiday weekend.

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